Hazlehurst is a city located in Jeff Davis County Georgia. Hazlehurst has a 2024 population of 4,065. It is also the county seat of Jeff Davis County. Hazlehurst is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,087 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazlehurst is $56,005 with a poverty rate of 28.74%. The median age in Hazlehurst is 36.1 years: 35.1 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazlehurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,954 | 47.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,342 | 32.93% |
| Two or more races | 459 | 11.26% |
| Other race | 301 | 7.39% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,478 | 2.68 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 509 | 3.69 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 474 | 1.28 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Female | 440 | 2.87 | 27 | 73 |
| Male | 55 | 4.04 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 14.36% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 7.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.97% |
| High School Graduate | 789 | 31.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 11.99% |
| Some College | 584 | 23.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 976 | 166 |
| Black | 836 | 702 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 156 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 109 | 14 |
| Other Race | 140 | 63 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 9 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,514 | $0 | $82,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $41,171 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,339 | $54,411 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,437 | $50,861 | $32,716 |
| Some College | $36,860 | $51,980 | $33,276 |
$40,437
Average Earnings
$50,861
Average Male
$32,716
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.94% of Hazlehurst residents speak only English, while 21.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,326 | 479 | 36.12% |
| White | 1,802 | 347 | 19.26% |
| Hispanic | 796 | 318 | 39.95% |
| Multiple | 456 | 215 | 47.15% |
| Other | 301 | 47 | 15.61% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Asian | 10 | 5 | 50% |
28.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.73%
Male Poverty Rate
34.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is Other, with 15.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.01% |
| Some College | 23.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.17% |
| Female Employed | 21.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,032 | $68,643 |
| Households | $35,208 | $56,005 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,222 | $28,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 9.74% |
| Black | 118 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.01%
Born in Hazlehurst
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
91.88% of Hazlehurst residents were born in the United States, with 66.01% having been born in Georgia. 5.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,038 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,044 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 4,049 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 4,054 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,060 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 4,065 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 4,071 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 4,077 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 4,092 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 4,087 | 26 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 4,061 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,063 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 4,073 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 4,066 | -23 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 4,089 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 4,078 | -46 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 4,124 | -54 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 4,178 | 16 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 4,162 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,787 | -415 | -9.88% |
| 1990 | 4,202 | -47 | -1.11% |
| 1980 | 4,249 | 184 | 4.53% |
| 1970 | 4,065 | 366 | 9.89% |
| 1960 | 3,699 | 1,012 | 37.66% |
| 1950 | 2,687 | -1,351 | -33.46% |